Ask Scott at TTP if they are a waste. He seems to make good improvents with gears. Having them SET correctly can get you decent HP numbers in his testing. Some of his guys can attest to it.

 

the only real benefit i've seen is being able to slightly manipulate the power curve to where you'd prefer, peak power usually isn't improved a ton. and like i said, my main gripe is the damage they can cause to the engine if they slip, the ends just don't justify the means TO ME. other people can do as they please, i was just giving my opinion from my personal experience.

 

^^Agreed, everyone is gonna have different opinions. Noted and I dont blame you for feeling that way. I've seen one car do damage from gears.

 

which cam gears are good for an evo ix?

 

Well you can only use one on the exhaust cam, so none really, all cam gears offer is the ability to move your powerband around a little bit. If I was gonna get cam gears, which I probibly will when I get cams, just for that bling bling under the hood, they will be the blue findanza.

 

i think there more for the bling factor to. but i would only pick a 5 bolt. i would stay away from the 3 bolt and even the 4 bolt.

 

so which works the best without any extra problems or modifications?

 

I am running Helix 272's and their matching gears. I have mine set at -4/-1. I didn't have to buy a cam cover. I just trimmed a bit of the plastic support inside the cover till they cleared.

 

there's also akmee camgears in addition to evodan's collection on page 1

akmees fit stock gear cover.

you want to make sure the gears won't destroy the belt too.

 

i had the hks gears on my 8 and pretty much was for looks


looks = waste of money

 

AEM, Unorthodox both fit without issue, as does HKS

cam timing can have HUGE affects on the power curve - but like anything else, it takes the right combo of parts and the right person doing the tune for those affects to be noticeable.

 

Pay attention on Piper's

* The ultra lightweight pulley is a full TEN GRAMS lighter than HKS'
*As an option for high performance race engines they offer hard anodised vernier pulleys

 

You guys are wasting your time. The OP specifically said he wanted them for the bling factor. End thread if I ever saw one.

 

any one use exhaust cam gear with evo 9s? what kind cams do you have?

i have an extra cam gear (since i bought a pair) if you want one.

 

LMFAO, great job man, we appreciate your helpful input, hopefully this helps the OP decide which to get.